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Empty churches

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Rosalind C Hughes

Mary, the mother church, eking out milk to last the week; Monday morning, spent, she rests convalescent, quiet A void of another kind, Shakespeare’s tomb hastily built into Babel; who sees the stranger seeking sanctuary from its old iron face? St … Continue reading →

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Year A Proper 21: a problem with authority

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

Based on today’s New Testament texts: Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32 Let the same mind be in you that is in Christ Jesus. Here’s a little window into the mind of Jesus; the humble one, the slave, obedient unto death, even … Continue reading →

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Breast feeding in church

Posted on January 2, 2014 by Rosalind C Hughes

http://www.religionnews.com/2014/01/02/breast-feeding-rise-church-still-issue/ I saw this on Facebook this evening, and I had to wonder all over again how feeding babies ever became such a hot button issue. Admittedly, first time around was a learning experience. Still, each of my three was … Continue reading →

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Year C Proper 9: Independence, interdependence, and discipleship

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Rosalind C Hughes

Some of you had the experience three or so years ago of hosting the Bishop’s Bike Ride as it came through town. On any given evening on the trip, thirty or so saddle sore riders roll into an Episcopal church … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Rosalind C Hughes

I’ll make a deal with you. It is this: that for every single rose you give to a mother walking through your Sunday morning doorway, you say a prayer for the child whose parent left him alone and hungry in … Continue reading →

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Some things make me sad

Posted on March 12, 2013 by Rosalind C Hughes

Some things make me sigh. Recently, I admitted that I did not believe that I would ever fully understand the Resurrection, or the Incarnation, or God, or the Sacraments… We are called to love God with all of our minds, … Continue reading →

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Year C Epiphany 4: God loves you, no exceptions

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Rosalind C Hughes

The title is from a billboard and bumper stickers put out by the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio. It’s one of my favourites, the other being, “If you’re looking for a sign from God, here it is.” Once upon a time, … Continue reading →

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On aging gracefully

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

It is a bit of a cliche right now to harp on about youth and young adults rejecting traditional modes of church in the contemporary culture, or conversely to bang on about how they all really want to be medieval … Continue reading →

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The summer stole project

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

I know, summer is technically over, and we’re into autumn around here, but I promised finished photos of the t-shirt stole, and it’s a sunny day on the north coast, so … Recycling, knitting, and by no means least liturgy … Continue reading →

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Seven signs that you may be taking a Sunday off …

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Rosalind C Hughes

1) The alarm is set an hour later than on Monday morning. 2) Sitting down for the sermon. 3) Sitting in someone else’s seat for the sermon. 4) Dancing (discreetly) with one’s daughter during the Communion music 🙂 5) Packing … Continue reading →

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